Vein Conditions, Vein Treatments
Healthy circulation is important to your overall health, as it transports oxygen and vital nutrients to the brain, skin, and vital organs in the body. Poor circulation can also lead to complications like varicose veins and spider veins, kidney disease, and even...Phlebology, Vein Conditions, Vein Treatments
Our veins play a vital role in the transportation of blood throughout the entire body. Blood helps to transport vital components like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and blood cells that help your body to fight infection, balance temperature and pH, and maintain...Vein Conditions, Vein Treatments
High blood pressure is a common condition that occurs when the pressure of blood against your blood vessel walls is higher than normal. Over time, the increased pressure can make you more susceptible to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke. There are...Varicose Veins, Vein Conditions
Although the specific cause of varicose veins remains elusive to science, there’s one thing here at our Chicago vein treatment practice that we’re sure about — a combination of certain factors increases one’s risk of the appearance of varicose veins. These factors...Vein Conditions, Vein Treatments
What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure, also called hypertension, occurs when systolic pressure (top number) reads 140 or above, or diastolic pressure (bottom number) reads 90 or above. While hypertension usually doesn’t exhibit any symptoms, it does...
